Hello! This is my second year teaching kindergarten at Oasis. I graduated from William Jewell College with a bachelors degree and continued my education at National University to earn my teaching credential and Masters in Inspired Teaching with emphasis in ELL Education. I am excited to get to know everyone and help my students learn in a hands on, safe, and inclusive environment.

Ms. Flores has brought joy and smiles to our first grade class.  She is highly proficient at teaching phonics and it shows in her students. She creates exciting learning opportunities for the first grade students in her classroom.

My name is Ian Cooper and I will be teaching your amazing students this year! I am so excited to be joining the Oasis community and I can not wait to get to know your students. This year we will be embarking on a learning journey where students work together to answer our essential questions and solve real life problems. Fun is one of the most important things for students to have at school and we have some exciting and fun projects that students will work on this year. Communication is valued and I will listen carefully to all students and parents concerns and I am willing to make any adjustment needed to ensure that students are having fun on their learning journey.

“Hi there! My name is Mrs. Clark. I’m so lucky to be able to teach at Oasis Charter Public School. I am going into my fourth year of teaching and I have a Master’s in Education. I absolutely love what I do! Building strong relationships with my students and helping them discover their unique potential is my passion. When I’m not in the classroom, I spend time with my amazing husband and our three wonderful sons. In my teaching, I focus on project-based learning, which allows for students to acquire a deeper knowledge through active exploration of real-world challenges and problems. I’m excited to continue this journey and inspire my students to be themselves and learn in different, creative ways!”

Hello, I’m Niecky Ovando and I have had the pleasure of teaching 5th Grade for many years. I love arts and crafts, reading and listening to books, sports, hiking and making learning fun. I am honored to be a part of the Oasis Charter School team. 

My name is Mona and I teach English Language Development at Oasis, where I have been for seven years. Previously, I taught for many years in bilingual programs in North Monterey County. Originally from Minnesota, I attended Concordia College where I studied music and Spanish. After graduation, I moved to Spain for several years to practice my Spanish, and began teaching English as a Foreign Language. I discovered I loved teaching! When I returned to the U.S., I moved to California and began a credential program. I enjoy teaching ELD at Oasis, incorporating the arts and making learning fun. In my leisure time, I love traveling, walking by the ocean, reading, playing piano, and playing with my cat.

Chelsea Palmer is the current ELA Interventionist at Oasis Charter School. Born and raised in Salinas, she is an alumnus of Hartnell College and California State University Monterey Bay with degrees in Elementary Education and Liberal Studies and a minor in the Performing Arts. Chelsea’s love for literacy began at an early age and is excited to share the joys of reading and writing with her students. When she is not in the classroom, Chelsea enjoys her involvement in local theatre, as well as art, writing, sewing, and baking.

Mari has been working with the students of Oasis for over 15 years and has the distinguished honor of being one of the first hires at Oasis. She is Excellent with the students and you can usually find her with the kindergarten classes!